ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR - 79000908

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

47d

About The Position

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.

The Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco legal unit (ABT Legal) provides legal services and representation to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco within DBPR. This section prosecutes and defends administrative actions before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and the state’s circuit courts. This section also provides legal advice, drafts legal opinions, declaratory statements, variance and waivers, assists in rulemaking, and provides bill analysis.

The Attorney Supervisor position is responsible for oversight of attorney caseloads and workload assignments within the Office of the General Counsel related to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT). The Attorney Supervisor works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel and with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Ability to litigate and make oral presentations;
• Ability to communicate points of law and regulatory policy persuasively and concisely;
• Knowledge of Administrative Procedures Act;
• Knowledge of Tobacco Tax Law;
• Knowledge of Beverage Laws;
• Skill in drafting legal documents;
• Skill in managing multiple complex legal cases;
• Ability to work independently and in group and team settings;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to meet competing deadlines;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to travel;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities.
• Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar; and
• At least two years of experience in the practice of law; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those who have experience in the practice of law, legal proceedings, teaching law and administrative or judicial proceedings and possess knowledge of Chapters 120, 210, 561, 562, 563, 565, 567, 568, 569, Florida Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to attorneys within the ABT Legal;
• Performs all required tasks related to supervision of employees including attendance and leave approvals, employee evaluations, recruitment and selection, employee development, and employee support and motivation and other supervisory related duties;
• Researches, prepares, negotiates, and prosecutes various complex actions involving formal and informal proceedings available under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes;
• Develops a specialized knowledge in laws and regulations pertaining to alcoholic beverages and tobacco industries and provides legal support pertaining to quota licenses, foreclosures, and lien issues;
• Works closely with appellate attorney to prepare and at times present appellate cases regarding alcoholic beverages and tobacco;
• Provides legal counsel to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco's director, bureau chiefs, and section heads regarding program implementation, formulating policy, responding to consumers, licensees, complaints, and legislative inquiries;
• Provides written and oral legal opinions, administrative rules and legislative recommendations related to the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industry;
• Prepares emergency orders of closure on licensed establishments who represent a threat to the health, safety and welfare to the State of Florida and its citizens;
• Guides operation of ABT Legal strategic plans and coordinates appropriately with internal and external partners.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• You will receive 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida.
• You will receive 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed